Matthew 13:25
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 13:25 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 13:25 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 13:25 — KJV
“But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.”
— Matthew 13:25 (KJV)
Matthew 13:25 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 13:25
“And, behold, six men came from the way of the higher gate, which lieth toward the north, and every man a slaughter weapon in his hand; and one man among them was clothed with linen, with a writer's inkhorn by his side: and they went in, and stood beside the brasen altar. which lieth: Heb. which is turned a slaughter...: Heb. a weapon of his breaking in pieces by his...: Heb. upon his loins”
Shares key themes with Matthew 13:25: men, came, among
“And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 13:25: while, men, came
“And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 13:25: men, came, went
“So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all those sayings.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 13:25: men, came, went
“And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 13:25: men, came, went
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